*'Borage'*

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*'Borage'*Please remember that you cannot simply stuff a bunch of herbs in your mouthand feel better. Some are taken orally, but many are taken topically.Incorrect dosage or application can be harmful. Once you have found a herbthat appears to meet your needs, you should seek *expert* advice beforeattempting to use it!Borage - *borago officinalis (Boraginaceae)* (burage, bugloss, bee bread,bee plant)Description: Stout herb with hollow bristly stems andbroad oval shaped leaves that are also hairy. Bearsblue or white star shaped flowers that are popularwith bees.Use: Use leaves and stems, flowers fresh, seeds driedand roots dug up after flowering. An infusion ofleaves and seeds was used to increase milk supply innursing mothers and to treat coughs, colds anddepression.Infusion: Used to prepare more delicate parts of plants. 3 cups of water to1 ounce dry herb or 1½ ounce of fresh herbs; pour the freshly boiled waterover herbs in a pot, cover the pot and let the herbs steep for at least 10minutes. Strain and serve. Refrigerate unused portions, lasts up to 24hours.Decoction: used to prepare barks, roots and berries 4 cups of water to 1ounce dry herb or 2 ounces fresh herb; finely chop herbs in a pan and coverwith the water (which should be cold). Bring this mixture to a boil, coverand simmer for about 5 minutes. Then strain the liquid off and press as muchof the remaining liquid out of the herbs as possible. Refrigerate unusedportions, lasts up to 2 weeks.Tincture: A tincture is a good solution for long term treatment as willstore for up to two years. 8 ounces of dried herb, 1½ cups of alcohol (grainalcohol like Everclear), and 4 cups of water; Chop your herbs up finely andput them in a glass jar with a good tight fitting lid. Pour the liquid overthe herbs and tighten the lid. Keep the jar in a warm, dark place for 2weeks. Shake the jar every two days. After the two weeks, strain the liquidoff through cheesecloth into a clean colored glass jar and store away fromheat and direct sunlight.Medicinal uses: coughs, colds, depressionwww.pagannews.com

 

 

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